Stancy Bond

Senior Instructor

Writing Center Coordinator

Education

• Northwest Missouri State University, M.A. in English, May 2011
  Research Interests: Composition and Writing, Women’s Literature
  Portfolio Project: “Responses to Instructor Feedback and Their Effects on Students’ Writing”

•  University of Arkansas at Little Rock, B.A. in English, May 2009
  Research Interests:  Captivity Narratives, Early American, Women’s and Irish Literature

•  University of Southern Mississippi, B.S. in Journalism, May 1995
  Research Interests:  Public Relations, Integrated Marketing Communication and Writing

Courses Taught

• ENG 110 – Introduction to College Writing
• ENG 111 – Composition I
• ENG 112 – Composition II
• ENG 115 – Accelerated Composition

Academic Interests

• Composition
• Basic Writing
• Writing Efficacy
• Rhetoric
• Writing and the Writing Process
• Women’s Literature
• Early American Literature
• Captivity Narratives

Scholarly Activity

Presentations

• "When Students Leverage Algorithms for Positive Change"
  Conference on College Composition and Communication, February 2023
  Digital Praxis Poster Presentation
• “How to Live Your Best Life”
  Northwest’s Society of President’s Scholars Lecture Series: The Last Lecture, Fall 2019
• “Creating a Sustainable Transfer of Learning Approach: The Challenges and Possibilities of Artisans Imitating Artists"
  International Writing Center Association, October 2019
• “In It to Win It:  10 Minute Rhetorical Challenges and the Decisions Students Make”
  Conference on College Composition and Communication, March 2018
• “Using Twitter for Six Word Memoirs”
  Conference on College Composition and Communication, March 2016
• “Responses to Instructor Feedback and Their Effects on Students’ Writing”
  Reception Study Society Conference, September 2011

Student Group Advisement

• Chapter Advisor, Alpha Sigma Alpha

Other Professional Experiences

Teaching Experience

• Northwest Missouri State University, Senior Instructor; Writing Center Coordinator
  Fall 2012 – present
  Senior Instructor – Introduction to College Writing (developmental writing), Composition I, Composition II, Accelerated Composition, Introduction to Literature, and Introduction to Writing Center Studies
  Developed syllabus, course design and class lectures. Taught and researched composition, created and graded research assignments, facilitated class discussion and responded to student work. In addition, I coordinate the student-led Writing Center where I manage 15 graduate and undergraduate tutors.

• North Central Community College, Adjunct Instructor
  Fall 2022 – present
  Adjunct Instructor – Composition I, on ground. Composition I and Composition II, dual credit online.

• Instructional Connections, University of Texas – Arlington, Instructional Coach
  Summer 2023 – present
  Support existing curriculum by coaching that consists of student communication and grading.

• Missouri Western State University, Adjunct Faculty
  2011 – 2012
  Adjunct Instructor – Developmental Writing, Composition I and Composition II
  Developed syllabus, course design and class lectures. Taught research composition, created and graded research assignments, facilitated class discussion and responded to student research papers.

Other Work History

• Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO
  Graduate Assistant
  As the Graduate Assistant for Student Support Services (a division of TRiO), I planned and coordinated workshops, mentored undergraduate employees and program participants and conducted other office duties as assigned.
• Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Tupelo, MS
  Agent Broker Representative/Small Account Executive
  As an Agent Broker Representative, I was responsible for the training of new insurance agents on health insurance contracts and policies of both group and non-group policies. I was also responsible for a block of new and renewable small group business where I maintained 100% account retention.
• Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Southaven, MS
  Large Group Regional Service Representative
  As a Regional Service Representative, I initiated professional relationships with large group accounts. I also was responsible for the training of all large group businesses (both employees and employers) on health insurance policies.
• Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
  Marketing Support Assistant
• Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, Jackson, MS
  Claims Adjudicator

Awards and Recognition

• Northwest Missouri State University, Language, Literature & Writing Department, Annual Teaching Award
  Academic Year 2022 – 23

• Monica C. McCollough University Police Department Service Award
  Recipient, 2021

• Nominated for Northwest Most Influential Woman
  Honorable Mention, 2021

• Human Resources Student Impact Faculty Award
  Nominee, 2021

• Nominated for YWCA Woman of Excellence
  Emerging Leader, 2016

• Northwest Missouri State University, Language, Literature & Writing Department, Annual Outstanding Teaching Award
  Academic Year 2015 – 16

• Northwest Missouri State University
  Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority, 2016 – 17 Advisor of the Year

• Northwest Missouri State University
  Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority, 2015 – 16 of the Year

• Awarded PEP Adjunct Grant to attend conference.
  Conference on College Composition and Communication, March 2012

Community and Campus Involvement

• Writing Center Coordinator, 2017 – 2018; Fall 2019 – present
• Savannah R3 School District, School Board, 2016 – 2023, President, 2017 – 2021
• Missouri State School Board Association, Board of Directors, 2020 – 2023, Region I Representative
• Community Action Partnership, Board of Directors, 2021 – 2023
• Junior League of St. Joseph, MO, 2010 – present, Sustainer, 2016 – present, President, 2015 – 2016
• Ways & Means Chairperson, 2013 – 2014
• Minnie Cline Elementary School, Parent Teacher Organization, 2011 – 2017, President, 2015 – 2017
• Teacher Appreciation Chairperson
• Tau Kappa Epsilon, Academic Advisor, 2018 – present
• Leadership Savannah, member, 2017
• Northwest Missouri State Athletic Advisory Committee, 2020 – present
• Northwest Department of Language, Literature & Writing: Expository Writing Committee, 2012 – present
• Northwest Department of English and Modern Languages: Literature & Pedagogy Committee, 2012 – 2013
• Northwest Faculty Welfare Committee, member, 2016 – 2020
• Northwest Health and Wellness Committee, 2016 – 2020
• Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority, Faculty Advisor, 2016 – present
• Northwest Department of English and Modern Languages: Representative to Missouri Department of Education Curriculum Alignment Session, February 2013
• Northwest Graduate Council Member, 2010 – 2011
• Northwest Graduate Representative, Employment Equity Committee, 2010 – 2011
• Northwest Department of English Personnel Committee, 2010 – 2011
• Delta Zeta Sorority, Area Alumnae Director, 2004 – 2011
• Mississippi Governor’s Conference for Women’s Leadership, Steering Committee, 2000 – 2004

Other

• Stancy lives in Savannah with her two children, Molly Bond and Kit Bond.